Discover the art of foraging with a personalized day in the Northern Wilds. Learn sustainable harvesting practices while uncovering the region’s edible treasures. Perfect for small groups and food enthusiasts.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical activity; suitable for most fitness levels
Wildlife
History
The region has a long history of indigenous foraging and traditional land use, with local tribes passing down edible plant knowledge for generations.
Conservation
Northern Wilds emphasizes sustainable foraging, ensuring minimal impact on local ecosystems and encouraging Leave No Trace principles.
Northern Wilds
Discover the art of foraging with a personalized day in the Northern Wilds. Learn sustainable harvesting practices while uncovering the region’s edible treasures. Perfect for small groups and food enthusiasts.
Northern Wilds is a foraging provider specializing in guided wild food experiences. The company offers three distinct trips: Wild Mushrooms, Bespoke foraging day, and Coastal Plants. Each offering focuses on hands-on learning — identification, sustainable harvesting, simple preservation and cooking — supported by expert guidance tailored to participants' interests.
The Wild Mushrooms course introduces participants to mushroom identification, harvesting techniques, cooking and preserving methods, and concludes with a shared wild mushroom feast that highlights seasonal flavours. The Bespoke foraging day is a personalised outing designed for groups of up to five people with options for additional participants; it can focus on a chosen location or explore the participant's local area according to group preferences. Coastal Plants leads walks along the Northumberland shore to identify and taste sea plants such as coriander grass and crunchy succulents, emphasising coastal foraging safety and seasonal availability.
Northern Wilds structures experiences to build confidence in foraging, practical skills, and food preparation. Sessions are suitable for nature enthusiasts and food lovers who seek safe, guided access to wild ingredients. The provider appears on curated listings such as The Adventure Collective, where trip summaries and booking details are available. Booking information clearly notes group sizing and bespoke options; prospective participants should review trip summaries and contact the provider for specific accessibility, dietary or safety questions prior to booking.
Sessions include practical demonstrations, hands-on harvesting and take-home guidance for preserving seasonal produce. Groups typically receive pre-trip information and safety briefings appropriate to the chosen habitat and suggested kit.
Tours Offered
3 Experiences
Wild Mushrooms, Coastal, Bespoke
Group Size
Up to 5
Bespoke days for small groups
Coastal Forage
Northumberland Shore
Sea plants & shore walks
Culinary Feast
Wild Mushroom Feast
Cooking & preserving course
Choose Wild Mushrooms, Coastal Plants, or a Bespoke Foraging Day — check availability and booking details on The Adventure Collective.
Wear sturdy footwear
Closed-toe shoes or boots are recommended for uneven terrain.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing
Dress in layers to stay comfortable in varying weather conditions.
Prepare for ticks and insects
Use insect repellent and check for ticks after the outing.
Carry a small backpack
Bring a notebook, water, and a snack for the trip.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides support and protection on uneven terrain during foraging walks.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Layers that can be added or removed as weather changes.
spring, summer, fall
Insect repellent
Protects against ticks and mosquitoes during outdoor activity.
summer
Small backpack
Convenient for carrying snacks, water, and personal items.